How a 1883 nickel design triggered a nationwide fraud epidemic
In short: While we rarely notice the coins in our pockets, the 1883 nickel release caused immense distress for the U.S. Mint and sparked widespread criminal activity across the country.
The video explores the era of the 'racketeer nickel,' a specific design released in 1883 that became a tool for widespread fraud. One of the most notorious figures involved in these crimes was a fraudster rumored to be deaf and mute, a condition that may have aided his ability to evade detection.
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